You can set up conditional formatting in Excel for dates. We have included detailed examples you can try while reading the guide.

How to create conditional formatting rules in Excel Once the custom value formats exist, you can apply them using conditional formatting rules. Right now, the format is set to General.

Learn how to master Excel 365 conditional formatting to transform raw data into actionable insights with this step-by-step guide.

Learn how to highlight dates before today and a specific date with and without using the Today() function in Microsoft Excel.

If your subtotaling rows are lost in a sea of worksheet data, use this simple conditional formatting technique to make those rows easy to spot.

Excel's conditional formatting lets you formats cells based on the value of those cells or their formulas. Learn the basics of this amazing feature.

As an example, suppose you have an Excel workbook that contains each student’s numerical course grades, but you would like a visual way to differentiate each student’s letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F).

Susan Harkins shows you how to visually identify holidays using Excel's conditional formatting feature.